HDS 2223

Latin Paleography and Manuscript Culture: Seminar

Beverly M. Kienzle

Description

An introduction to Latin manuscripts and the historical and cultural context of their production and use. Taught in collaboration with William Stoneman, Librarian, Houghton Library. This course includes a practical initiation to Latin paleography, with visits to Houghton and opportunities to work with both actual manuscripts and facsimiles of famous manuscripts, practice in transcribing previously unedited texts, and discussion of problems in textual criticism. Student presentations on research projects. Prerequisite: completion of an intermediate Latin course or the equivalent. All classes will be held in Houghton Library.